A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2658801 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2660191 epoch_slot_no: 3391 block_no: 2658676 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2240 time: 2019-06-01 16:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ed91e3ebcc631ac228d188f6e40dd90d5fe66b7d3bf3fb60b1b684cd69d4d3cBlock Operator
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